ISSM - National Security Cyber Compliance Lead

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to lead and oversee the National Security Program cybersecurity compliance. You will manage RMF processes, maintain SSPs and security controls, and supervise COMSEC and cryptographic assets across national security initiatives.

Collaboration with the Sr. FSO, CISO, and research leadership is essential to ensure accredited operations and continuous monitoring in a hybrid work environment on the Columbus campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 6 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship with active clearance eligibility at final Secret level or higher.
• 2+ years managing DoD RMF/DAAPM/NISPOM compliance.
• Experience developing RMF packages (SSPs, SCTMs, POA&Ms).
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53/800-171.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end RMF lifecycle and security control validation.
• Manage COMSEC materials, cryptographic equipment and CKI items.
• Maintain SSPs, SCTMs and POA&Ms; conduct system audits.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to enforce compliance and risk mitigation.

Skills

RMF experience

COMSEC experience

Strong communication

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, Information Technology or related

Tools

Nessus

Splunk

SCAP Compliance Checker

eMASS / EKMS

KMI

Job description

The Ohio State University is seeking an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to lead and oversee the National Security Program cybersecurity compliance. You will manage RMF processes, maintain SSPs and security controls, and supervise COMSEC and cryptographic assets across national security initiatives.

Collaboration with the Sr. FSO, CISO, and research leadership is essential to ensure accredited operations and continuous monitoring in a hybrid work environment on the Columbus campus.